Annie Watson of Sheepscot Valley Farm in Whitefield is a first-generation farmer, an MOFGA board member and an ‘artist at heart.’
Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Elizabeth Strout’s ‘Tell Me Everything’ is Oprah’s Book Club pick
The novel marks the first time that 3 of Strout’s most beloved characters – Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge and Bob Burgess – fully interact with each other in the fictional coastal Maine town of Crosby.
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Posted inDo This
How does an orchardist like them apples? In pie, with wine and cheese, and with smiles
Aaron Libby, the son of Libby & Son U-Picks in Limerick, answers a few questions about the business ahead of this weekend’s statewide Maine Apple Sunday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Puppeteers from around the world converge on Portland for citywide festival
Puppets in Portland will be held Sept. 13-22 and feature more than two dozen performances and workshops.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
After penning pop hits, Maine native Amy Allen releases first album of her own
The Waynflete grad, who has written songs for stars like Harry Styles and Sabrina Carpenter, released the self-titled ‘Amy Allen’ on Friday.
Posted inMaine, News
Just by sitting in his lawn chair, South Portland man left legacy of joy
Leon Johnson’s simple act of sitting outside his home and waving to drivers had a big impact.
Posted inDo This, Food
My Perfect Day: It’s surfing, Sichuan wings and stand-up for this Portland comedian
Chris Neuguth, who’ll perform at the Portland Maine Comedy Festival this week, would keep ’em laughing while enjoying the area’s restaurants from morning till night.
Posted inMaine, News
Police say man shot wife, son multiple times before he was killed on bridge between Maine, N.H.
Officials in Maine and New Hampshire on Friday released the name of the Troy, N.H., man who allegedly killed his wife and their 8-year-old son.
Posted inDo This, Food
Bored with plain, old bacon? Try Sook’s tempura-battered take
The Thai food truck’s bacon tempura is dipped in egg and bread crumble before frying, and served with a sweet and spicy sauce.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Drag queen Latrice Royale sinks her teeth into ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ role – and lots of lobster
She will play the man-eating plant at Ogunquit Playhouse, through Sept. 21.